Lower River Crane

The Crane Valley Partnership is embarking on an ambitious project to restore / rehabilitate 3 km of the lower River Crane, between the split with the Duke of Northumberland’s River (DNR) and Cole Park Island (see map below). Instead of a bare concrete channel, often hidden from view, we want to see:

a more natural river full of plants, fish and wildlife, running through re-landscaped parks and open spaces, with improved facilities;

an accessible riverside path all the way from Kneller Gardens to Northcote Nature Reserve; and

more space in the river channel for water, to reduce the risk of flooding.

This will be a long-term process, the stages of which are described in the figure below. We have finished Stage 2, the production of a Vision document. This document is not intended as a detailed physical proposal at this early stage. But it does aim to paint a picture of an inspiring, sophisticated and holistic ambition. It is the very first stage of a process of feasibility assessment, design development, consultation and teamwork that looks to nurture and deliver this ambitious project over the coming years. We are now asking for your views and feedback through a short questionnare, to help inform the feasibility stage of the project.

Resources available to help you gain a better understanding of the project is listed below.